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@richard-streib
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
"Not seeing it and based on your description I would think in the neighborhood of $300 to $350. Over the years I have purchased two different McSpadens which..."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @octoberhousedulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on @octoberhousedulcimer:
"Welcome Octoberhousedulcimer to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the dulcimer. Be sure to ask if you have..."
@richard-streib
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cassandra-sciortino:
Posted a new Comment on @cassandra-sciortino:
"Glad you joined Cassandra-sciortino. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. We may have a member or two who can answer questions about the lyre."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @dulcifiddler:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcifiddler:
"Welcome Dulcifiddler to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. It sounds like you made a good decision in learning to play the dulcimer. We..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Replacing wood tuners":
Posted a response to "Replacing wood tuners":
"I am glad you have a friend with whom to learn. That will be fun and beneficial. Best wishes."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Replacing wood tuners":
Posted a response to "Replacing wood tuners":
"The choice is yours. If you think you may want to sell the dulcimer in the future, the buyer may or may not prefer wooden pegs.
On the other hand if you have..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Are string breaks dangerous?":
Posted a response to "Are string breaks dangerous?":
"I've never had one break while playing. Wear safety glasses as a precaution."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wayneh:
Posted a new Comment on @wayneh:
"So good to have you join WayneH. Welcome to the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Best wishes on your future dulcimer journey building and playing."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ryan-carey:
Posted a new Comment on @ryan-carey:
"Glad you joined Ryan-Carey. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. I hope you enjoy your mountain dulcimer and are able to contribute to the forum. Let..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
"I found that bamboo or river cane makes a nice noter. Some folks use chopsticks from the Chinese carry out. I find one about 3/8" diameter works for me.Just..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
"Welcome Pghmatt to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Congrats on finding your dulcimer. The song of the dulcimer is really in a class by..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @annie-h:
Posted a new Comment on @annie-h:
"Thanks for joining and welcome Annie H to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of wonderful dulcimer people. Look..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kerin:
Posted a new Comment on @kerin:
"Welcom Kerin to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a great forum which I am sure you will find interesting. I sent you a private..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @calvin:
Posted a new Comment on @calvin:
"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined Calvin. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Look around and..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: JUNE:
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: JUNE:
"IRENE:
...... Writing of "gatherings"....is there a noter/drone Dulcimer gathering sometime this summer? Aloha, irene
Irene, I have not seen any..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tuffenough:
Posted a new Comment on @tuffenough:
"Glad you joined Tuffenough. Welcome from a fellow North Carolinian. This is a super friendly forum with a lot of information about the mountain dulcimer...."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Thanks for asking. We are here to help each other.
Congrats. That may be a good find. Ask if kept in smoke free home. Also if stored in the main part of the..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jeff-kirsch:
Posted a new Comment on @jeff-kirsch:
"Welcome Jeff-Kirsch to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. Glad you joined. This is an active community of broad interests in..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jason72:
Posted a new Comment on @jason72:
"Glad you joined Jason72. Welcome to this wonderful mountain dulcimer forum. There is a lot of information here. Look around and see all that is here. If you..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @smithmj:
Posted a new Comment on @smithmj:
"So glad you joined Smithmj. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here about the history, the origins, and the culture..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gillian-mccoy:
Posted a new Comment on @gillian-mccoy:
"Welcome Gillain McCoy to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you have joined. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer...."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Just String info.":
Posted a response to "Just String info.":
"Only one of my current dulcimers uses a wound bass string. I have always preferred a nickel wound string when a wound string is called for.
A string is a..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @wanative07:
Posted a new Comment on @wanative07:
"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer Wanative07. So glad you joined. Thanks for posting your discussion about your Jim Good dulcimer. If you have..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Things to consider with International shipping (2025)":
Posted a response to "Things to consider with International shipping (2025)":
"Thanks. So good to know."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @thom:
Posted a new Comment on @thom:
"Welcome Thom to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. We always welcome beginning players as we love to the numbers of dulcimer players..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @darylcrisp:
Posted a new Comment on @darylcrisp:
"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. Let us know if you have questions."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimered1:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimered1:
"Glad you joined Dulcimered1. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Look around and see all the info that is here. Please ask questions as you have..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @connie-montgomery:
Posted a new Comment on @connie-montgomery:
"Welcome Connie Montgomery to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. I know you will miss your friends from your former group. Maybe you can meet..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @valizzo:
Posted a new Comment on @valizzo:
"Great to have you join Valizzo. Congrats on your upcoming retirement. The dulcimer is a great instrument to learn to play and fall in love with. There is a..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @roger-butler:
Posted a new Comment on @roger-butler:
"So glad you joined Roger-butler. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Congrats on your plans to build a dulcimer and to learn to play the mountain..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer from 1970":
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer from 1970":
"That is one beautiful dulcimer. I hope you are able to learn more about it."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @winstond:
Posted a new Comment on @winstond:
"So good to have you join, WinstonD. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a wonderful family of dulcimer folks. Please look around and see..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mountainmender:
Posted a new Comment on @mountainmender:
"Welcome Mountainmender to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad that you have joined our forum. This is a great community of wonderful people. There is a..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace - first music I've ever played in my life:
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace - first music I've ever played in my life:
"Nicely done. Thanks for sharing."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Lonesome Valley:
Posted a new Comment on Lonesome Valley:
"Well done John. Thank you for sharing this hold hymn."
Latest Group Discussions
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A general copyright question
Is there a reliable way to learn if the printed version of the song I...
@Richard Streib 6 years ago - Comments: 4
Seek Ye First
I want to learn the hymn Seek Ye First in noter drone style.The hymnal I...
@Richard Streib 10 years ago - Comments: 17
Which builder for a brighter more traditional voice?
Does anyone recommend a particular builder for a custom instrument to...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 5
Festivals for noter drone style playing
Anyone know of a festival that features mostly or all noter drone style...
@Richard Streib 14 years ago - Comments: 54
Finish wearing on fretboard
I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October...
@Richard Streib 6 years ago - Comments: 12
Observation: Your thoughts welcome
I have noted some wear, albeit slight, on the frets under the melody...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 9
Leonard Glenn Dulcimer
Thought I would ask if anyone has the dimensions of the Leonard Glenn...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 6
Use of Copyright material
If I purchase sheet music, write out the dulcimer tab and play it...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 2
Playing ionian tuning in keys other than D
I prefer ionian mode. Does anyone have a chart or reference which gives...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 30
How to practice effectively
I live in an area without any instructors. I much prefer noter drone...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 11
Noter Drone on a baritone
A novice player here. Is it possible to play in ionian mode noter drone...
@Richard Streib 9 years ago - Comments: 6
Noter drone teacher in central NC
I am interested to find out if there may be a noter drone teacher in...
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 2
Possum board
I am wanting to make a possum board for my dulcimer. First of all, I am...
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 5
CD's in noter drone style
Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 19
Comments
06/17/25 05:37:42PM @dulcifiddler:
Thank you, Richard. I'm learning more every day! Glad to be here.
06/05/25 09:20:37PM @calvin:
I am in the process of getting my first dulcimer, hoping to make a good decision. Thanks for allowing me to join the group.
05/12/25 09:23:19AM @valizzo:
Thank you Richard. I am learning a little at a time. I read something or watch a video several times, and it makes more sense each time I read or watch. I know I have a lot to learn!
03/29/25 09:23:37AM @mike59:
Thank you very much for the welcome message Richard, I appreciate it! Looking forward to my second adventure with the dulcimer!
03/25/25 08:16:07PM @aditi:
Richard! I appreciate the warm welcome. This community has been so kind and encouraging so far and I look forward to engaging more! All best, Aditi
02/24/25 10:58:49PM @msok:
Hi Richard, thank you for the warm welcome! I'm from Japan and currently live here. In Japan, not many people play the mountain dulcimer, and there aren’t any events or communities for it. Even getting accessories like capos can be a challenge. I’m really looking forward to learning more about this instrument, and I appreciate the offer to ask questions. I’ll definitely reach out if I need any advice.
01/23/25 10:18:16PM @dtortorich:
This is Dave Tortorich. I recall that you found a dulimer group. Are you still playing with them?
01/15/25 08:42:26PM @richard-streib:
Ricco, on the home page on the right side banner the dulcimer making group is the third one down. Click on it, On the next page at the top click on join group. Hope that helps.
12/19/24 07:51:28PM @don-patrick:
Thanks for the warm welcome. Wayne Henderson from Carlisle, PA, got me hooked on the mountain dulcimer several years ago (after my wife had repeatedly encouraged me to give the dulcimer a try). This is my first stringed instrument and although rhythmically challenged I seem to have a pretty good ear and enjoy playing. We lived in Carlisle from 2015 to 2020 and played with Wayne and his wife Elissa.
We currently have 2 dulcimers made by Wayne and one made by Benjamin Stone. The latter had been dropped and the neck broken. Wayne was able to masterfully repair it and added mechanical tuners....I didn't have much success with the original tuner pegs. It's a wonderful instrument.
Are there any dulcimer players near Warrenton, VA, that would like to get together and play. I'm an advanced beginner. I'm also a Patron of Bing Futch which allows me to share any of Bing's TAB music and MP3 recordings with folks I play with.
Don
